In the nineteenth century people could gain fame and fortune by ';discovering' and documenting things that were already known to exist like the source of the Nile and the North Pole.
In Standoff at High Noon, the sequel to Old West Showdown, coauthors Kellen Cutsforth and Bill Markley again investigate ten well-known, controversial stories from the Old West.
The Long Way is Bernard Moitessiers own incredible story of his participation in the first Golden Globe Race, a solo, non-stop circumnavigation rounding the three great Capes of Good Hope, Leeuwin, and the Horn.
Over the course of twenty years of delivering sailboats to far-flung quaysides, John Kretschmer has had innumerable adventures, both humorous and terrifying.
Covering the time period from 1807, when John Colter first discovered the wonders of the Yellowstone Plateau to the 1920s when tourists sped between luxury hotels in their automobiles, these tales of Wonderland come from the letters, journals, and diaries kept by early visitors and later tourists.
Poignant tales from the renowned travel writer's formative yearsIn over six decades as a travel writer, Norman Lewis earned acclaim for his vivid chronicles of life around the globe.
Celebrate the timeless charm of Clueless with this essential read packed with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories from Amy Heckerling, Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd, and more, plus a deep-dive into 90's fashion, Brittany Murphy's unforgettable legacy, and the lasting cultural impact of this classic comedy.
Based on the real life story of a little-known figure in the Civil Rights Movement: a white social worker who left the comforts of her life in New York City to travel to the segregated South, comes BEV, a fictionalized account of the strength, compassion, and dangers people faced in their fight to help African Americans achieve equality.
An insiders look at the two years when Senator Ted Kennedy held at bay both Newt Gingrich and his Republican majority: For those who love politics and care about policyand those looking for an account of how Washington used to work, Lion of the Senate is pure catnip (USA TODAY).
Elizabeth Meyers sweet, touching, and funny (Booklist) memoir reads as if Carrie Bradshaw worked in a funeral home a la Six Feet Under (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
The ultimate insider to Chris Christies 2016 presidential campaign delivers a definitive biography of the popular and controversial governor of New Jerseyincluding the true story behind the Bridgegate lane-closure scandal.
The controversial New York City police commissioner and New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Son shares the story of his fall from grace and the effects of his incarceration on his views of the American justice system.
Full of never-before-seen illustrations, Life Sketches is an inspiring and elegant portrait of Robert Batemans life as an artist and of his belief that Nature is an infinite source of reason, imagination, and invention.
*NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNER FOR BEST MEMOIR/AUTOBIOGRAPHY *FORBES TOP 5 BREAKTHROUGH BOOK OF THE YEAR In this intimate memoir of life beyond the camera, Connor Franta shares the lessons he has learned on his journey from small-town boy to Internet sensationso far.
Recognized the world over for his distinct voice and timeless hits spanning a career of nearly half a century, Charlie Wilson is one of the most celebrated musicians of his generation.
In this shocking memoir from a former corrections officer, Gary Heyward shares an eye-opening, gritty, and devastating account of his descent into criminal life, smuggling contraband inside the infamous Rikers Island jails.
Matt Graham, star of the Discovery Channel's Dual Survival and Dude, You're Screwed, details the physical, mental, and emotional joys and harrowing struggles of his life as a modern-day hunter-gatherer.
One of ';Five Best Books about Wartime Presidents'Michael Bechloss, The Wall Street Journal From Lyndon Johnson's closest domestic adviser during the White House years comes a book in which ';Johnson leaps out of the pages in all his raw and earthy glory' (The New York Times Book Review) that's been called ';a joy to read' (Stephen Ambrose, The Washington Post Book World).
A deeply personal memoir spanning three generations of women, this is the intimate autobiography of Emmy Awardwinning actress Debbi Morgan, best known as Angie Hubbard on the long-running soap opera All My Children.
From a former criminal and now chaplain for the San Francisco 49ers and the Golden State Warriors, comes a riveting, behind-the-bars look at one of America's most feared prisons: San Quentin.
Sharply funny and compulsively readable, The Gilded Razor is a ';powerful addition to the literature of active addiction and recovery' (New York Times bestselling author Bill Clegg) from Sam Lansky.
The acclaimed Pulitzer Prize winning biographer of Mark Twain and Walt Whitman brings alive the life and world of Lincoln Steffens, the original Muckraker and father of American investigative journalism.
In the tradition of the modern classics The Tender Bar and The Liars Club, Blaine Lourd writes a powerful Gothic memoir set in the bayous and oil towns of 1970s Louisiana.
A heartwarming memoir of love and faith from Hannah Brencherfounder of The World Needs More Love Letterswho has dedicated her life to showing total strangers that they are not alone in the world.
20th Anniversary Edition An intimate and investigative portrait of beloved Mexican American singer Selena Quintanillas murder by Emmy Award-winning journalist Mara Celeste Arrars.
Veteran comedian Artie Lange turns an unflinching eye and his signature wit on his perilous descent into drug addiction, life-threatening depression, and ultimately, his recovery, in the follow-up to his hilariously raw debut, the #1 New York Times bestseller Too Fat to Fish.
